Effective solutions to stop methane emissions in Queensland

We need to stop methane at its source

Fossil fuel mining is Queensland’s biggest source of methane emissions, and as long as new coal and gas projects continue, methane will keep leaking into the atmosphere. The most effective step we can take is to stop new fossil fuel projects.

But we also need to address the methane leaks from existing coal mines. The good news? The technology to do this already exists, and it’s being used successfully in other parts of the world.

Global solutions we can implement in Queensland

In Colorado, coal mines are using Methane Capture and Utilisation systems to trap methane before it escapes into the atmosphere. This captured methane is then converted into energy, turning a dangerous gas into a valuable resource. In Canada, mines are using Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) oxidation to capture and convert methane from mine ventilation systems into less harmful substances like carbon dioxide and water.

These aren’t futuristic ideas—they’re real, proven solutions that could dramatically cut Queensland’s methane emissions. By adopting these technologies, we can curb methane from our existing mines while continuing to transition to renewable energy.

What Queensland can do now

Queensland needs to follow these global examples by:

• Stopping all new coal and gas projects
• Implementing methane capture technologies in existing mines
• Strengthening regulations to hold polluters accountable for methane leaks

Taking these steps will protect our environment, improve public health, and support our global climate goals.

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